Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/078/13
Decision date
20 February 2013
Hearing Officer
Mrs A Corbett
Mark
MAB MEDICAL ASSURANCE BUREAU
Classes
36

Grounds

  • Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks - Deceptive as to nature, quality etc.
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Distinctive and dominant components
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word and device marks
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Purchasing process
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)

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